Events for May 21, 2017

Sunday, May 21

On Sunday, May 21, 2017, the GodFather and his “Holy Rollers” are going to do just that as they have been enlisted by Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers race to pump up the volume and create a party for the participants on the race route.
Come ...

Bring your costumed, your semi-naked and your beer (try to be discreet) and participate in one of the largest races in America – one of the most strange and “San Francentric.”
The third Sunday in May brings us “Bay to Breakers,” the crown jewel of San ...

El Cerrito Trail Trekkers is holding the 4th Annual Hillside Festival on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 10 am to 5 pm. This year, the main gathering spot is the Meadow just above the Schmidt Lane Trailhead.
Activities for young and old throughout the 100-plus acre wild land ...

This two day Milpitas International BBQ and Festival offers entertainment, food, drinks and lots of fun for the entire family. Enjoy free admission and plenty of free parking within a few blocks of the festival site. 2017 Milpitas International BBQ and Festival – Saturday, May 20, ...

Looking for inspiration, tips, or ideas for your next DIY home project? The Marin Home & Garden Expo is ideal for people looking to remodel, build, landscape and redecorate their homes. 2017 Marin Home & Garden Expo – Saturday, May 20, 2017 | 10 am ...

The district’s rich history goes back to the 19th century and includes robbers’ roosts and racetracks, squatters and roadhouses, a saloon district and a red light district, as well as charming Victorian row houses and beautiful Craftsmans, the 1902 and 1903 Big Games, an earthquake ...

Enjoy a mini-vacation spent in the midst of authentic Greek culture at the Oakland Greek Festival taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Oakland Hills. Find a plethora of Greek foods like Glyko pastries and warm lamb sandwiches, stroll through the marketplace (Agora), and ...

Enjoy the annual Matsuri Festival at Hakone Estate and Gardens featuring traditional Japanese cultural activities, and more from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2017.
They are proud to share Japanese culture presenting Japanese music, Martial Arts, and Japanese food. Besides the performers ...

Sunday, May 21  All Day |
Cost: FREE | All over South Bay & Peninsula

Silicon Valley Open Studios is an opportunity to experience a wide variety of art and talk with local artists in the comfort of their own studios from 11 am to 5 pm during the first three weekends in May. 2017 Silicon Valley Open Studios First Three Weekends ...

The 37th Annual Celebration of Old Roses features a giant 100′ display of rare and heritage roses, and a vendor area with hundreds of rose and other plants and rose-themed products for sale, all from 11 am to 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2017.
Rose ...

The Oakland Book Festival is a one-day, annual literary event. Dedicated to books, ideas, and the pleasures of literacy, it aims to serve the reading public, to encourage debate, and to celebrate the city of Oakland. It will host more than 90 writers in 2017 and ...

Explore a neighborhood you thought you knew. What was once dairy farms and dirt roads is now one of the city’s most vibrant and cohesive communities. Stairs and steep hills.
This free guided walking tour “Castro: Tales of the Village” takes place on Sunday, May 21, ...

San Francisco’s favorite family picnic is back for 2017. Presidio Picnic brings together the best of the Bay Area food scene with the beauty of this national park site and views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Held on the seven acre Main ...

Find out about the Parkside, the first neighborhood to begin growing on the west side of SF in the early 1900s. You’ll find out how public transportation made the difference and learn to identify the three major periods of development by the houses you see.
Meet ...

Join them at CUESA’s Jack London Square Farmers Market in Oakland for a cooking demo with Gloria Dominguez of Tamarindo featuring the seasonal bounty of the Jack London Square Farmers Market.
With over 25 years of culinary experience, Chef Gloria has been able to say that she ...

The shoot will start around 11:30am, and they will film until the sun goes down later that night. The first location is Lake Merritt in Oakland. Here they will have a free BBQ, drinks (BYOB), music, and other activities as they shoot the music video.
The second location will ...

The Freight & Salvage celebrates the incredible talent in your own backyard with the Berkeley Bluegrass Festival. Northern California has been a bluegrass stronghold since the 1960s and the Freight is proud to continue their support of legendary local artists and up-and-coming musicians. They’re bringing together leaders ...

In celebration of Harvey Milk’s birthday, the community is invited to Harvey Milk Plaza at Castro and Market (downtairs in the Castro Muni Station) at 1 pm.
Hear from community leaders and elected officials. The event will kick-off at 1 pm with the LGBT Freedom Band. Confirmed speakers ...

The Golden Gate Park Band, under the direction of Michael L. Wirgler, presents the 135th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park for more than 100 years The weekly concerts take place most ...

There are many ways to fall… fall in love, fall from grace, fall apart, fall into the abyss – yes, so many ways to fall. These short plays explore a few of them.
Free, but an RSVP is required.
Something Broken: A woman falls and her husband ...

Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, plays a unique mix of blues, rock, and original music to create a sound that is all its own. Their musical influences include early Delta Blues, Memphis and Chicago Electric Blues, Soul from STAX and Motown, R&B, ...

The discussion will be led by Mr. Bart himself the Official Historian, Michael C. Healy, author of the book, BART: The Dramatic History of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System.
This fascinating book undertakes the massive task of chronicling something the Bay Area takes for ...

Come and drink your heart out at Shotwell’s Bar 10 Year Anniversary Party. As a thank you to their patrons, they will be rolling back pints to 2007 prices ($4 pint) plus a free El Tonayense taco with pint purchase, free tee shirts.

Every Sunday

Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, …

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over.
Lindy in the Park | Free Outdoor …

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels.
The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for you …

See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides.
On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll learn about Victorian lifestyles and San Francisco’s illustrious history. You’ll see some steep streets and …

Celebrating the summer season and Marin’s love for the outdoors Town Center Corte Madera will host its annual Summer Music Series each Sunday June 4th through August 27th from 2-4 pm with a great lineup of music that will appeal to all ages.
The series features a …

Bay Street is set to spice things up with the return of Salsa Sundays, a music series featuring a live salsa band and plenty of room to dance every Sunday in May.
Everyone is invited to turn up the heat and enjoy free festive salsa lessons …

Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon.
Jamming happens from 4-7 pm every Sunday at 453 Corland Avenue.
Yodelai-hee-hoooooo…
Photo credit: Bernalwood

The Starry Plough in Berkeley hosts a weekly all-ages matinee concert series from 4-7 pm every Sunday.
The show is free, but donations are welcome. The pub opens at 2 pm. There is a large selection of beers and full kitchen with satisfying pub staples like …